California is currently in the grip of an intense fire threat, with over 15 million residents placed under fire weather alerts due to an alarming combination of dry conditions and strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned that powerful gusts, coupled with critically low humidity levels, are set to create dangerous wildfire conditions across […]
Daiso, a global retail chain renowned for its eclectic assortment of affordable and unique products, is set to unveil its new store at Point West Plaza in Sacramento, California, on October 19, 2024. This exciting development marks Daiso’s continued expansion in the United States, reflecting its commitment to providing customers with a vast array of […]
In a harrowing turn of events, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 10-year-old on a murder charge following the fatal shooting of another 10-year-old boy. This shocking incident has sent ripples of disbelief and sorrow through the community. A Tragic Saturday Afternoon The tragedy unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Saturday afternoon when deputies […]
Mote Inc., a frontrunner in the push for greener energy alternatives, has successfully garnered a substantial grant of $1.2 million. The funds, bestowed by eminent bodies like the US Forest Service, the California Department of Conservation, and the California Department of Forestry (CAL FIRE), will be directed towards Mote’s ambitious second biomass to hydrogen and […]
Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) has acquired John C. Breckenridge Insurance Solutions (JCB) based in Sacramento, California for an undisclosed price. Established in 2016, John C. Breckenridge Insurance Solutions is a brokerage and plan management company. It is engaged in catering to higher education institutions with student health and intercollegiate athletics […]
Alliant Insurance Services, a US-based distributor of insurance products and services, has acquired Polley Insurance and Risk Management, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition will grow its reach in the Sacramento area, said Alliant Insurance Services. Polley Insurance and Risk Management focuses on commercial insurance, employee benefits, risk management, and personal insurance. Established in 2001, […]
SoFi Technologies has wrapped up the previously announced $22.3 million acquisition of California-based bank holding company Golden Pacific Bancorp and its fully-owned subsidiary Golden Pacific Bank, National Association. The deal was announced by the digital personal finance company in March 2021. Virginia Varela — Golden Pacific Bank President and CEO said: “This new partnership will […]
Bank of Marin Bancorp, the parent company of Bank of Marin, has wrapped up its previously announced $125 million acquisition of American River Bankshares, the owner of American River Bank. Both the bank holding companies are based in California. Bank of Marin is a business and community bank in the San Francisco Bay Area with […]
US gaming company Caesars Entertainment has broken ground on the $168 million Harrah’s Northern California Casino near Sacramento, California. In this connection, Caesars Entertainment has signed an agreement with the Buena Vista Gaming Authority, which will develop, own and operate the 71,000 square-foot new casino in Amador County, on the Buena Vista Tribe reservation land. […]